NAPIER GIRLS' HIGH SCHOOL NCEA COURSES 2012

Comprehensive Science 11SCC 2012 This course is designed for students who wish to explore Science more deeply. It will provide a good foundation for studying Chemistry, Physics or Biology at Level 2 and beyond. This is a demanding course. Students must have sound work habits and should be prepared to work more independently. WHAT WILL I LEARN? Chemistry: Biology: Physics: Atomic Structure Organic Chemistry Chemical Reactions Genetics Electricity and Magnetism Mechanics Developing Scientific Skills and Attitudes HOW IS THE COURSE ASSESSED? 7 Level 1 Achievement Standards 3 internally assessed makes up 12 credits 4 externally assessed make up 16 credits 1 Level 1 Unit Standard assessed in Year 10 makes up 4 credits and a second Level 1 Unit Standard, which also makes up 4 credits, may have been completed by some students in Year 10. WHAT SHOULD I HAVE ALREADY DONE? Y9 and Y10 Science with consistently high levels of achievement WHAT COULD THIS SUBJECT LEAD TO? Level 2 courses in Science, Biology, Physics, and Chemistry WHAT ARE THE COURSE COSTS? Approximately $30 for laboratory manuals WHO COULD TELL ME MORE? Your Science teacher, Mrs Haseltine, Mr Otto AS/USLEVEL1.15 SCI* COMPREHENSIVE SCIENCE LEVEL 1 CREDIT INT/EXTDemonstrate understanding of the effects of astronomical cycles on planet Earth (Year 10) 4 Internal 1.1 SCI Demonstrate understanding of aspects of mechanics 4 External 1.9 SCI Demonstrate understanding of biological ideas relating to genetic variation 4 External 1.3 CHE Demonstrate understanding of aspects of carbon chemistry 4 External 1.8 SCI Investigate selected chemical reactions 4 Internal PHY 1.3 Demonstrate understanding of aspects of electricity and magnetism 4 External 1.1 SCI** Carry out a practical science investigation with direction 4 Internal *This standard was offered in Year 10. Students who achieved will add the credits to those gained in Year 11. **Some students may have completed this Achievement Standard in Year 10. 26